Seriously! I'm not a cervical checking mama, but considering I'm 42wks I thought I'd go in and try to check my cervix to see how thigs were progressing. This was my 1st time trying to check, so maybe I just need some pointers, but I did everything I read and still could not find the "door at the end of the hallway." (kwim)

I tried with one leg up on the tub, squatting, sitting on the toilet, etc...
The closest I got (I think) was sitting on the toilet. I still didn't touch the end through. Nothing there just more and more hallway.lol
I did have lots of cervical mucus, but never felt the actual cervix.

I really wish I could have felt something. It would have given me some hope.

Are my fingers just too short or do I have a freakishly deep vagina?:

Laugh away at my freakishness now.:

Anyone else have this issue?

Jesus-loving, helpmate to Billy and Unschooling mama to a six and one on the way!

it is probably 'ripe' and feels like everything around it. I had hubby check me today (can't reach around my belly myself) and it changed from yesterday when it was hard and he knew exactly where it was to today... it is soft and he couldn't even tell exactly where it was.

Angela , married for 14 1/2 years to DH, mother to DD 8-5-97, DS 8-5-09 , and SURPRISE!!! due 2-17-12

I think it takes practice and it's usually even harder to locate and feel late in pregnancy.

Also, I think its normal to not be able to reach it well. I heard a quote somewhere, saying something like, "if God intended us to check our cervix, he would have made it easier to access or given us longer fingers."

that make sme feel better and not so freakish.

Jesus-loving, helpmate to Billy and Unschooling mama to a six and one on the way!

Seriously! I'm not a cervical checking mama, but considering I'm 42wks I thought I'd go in and try to check my cervix to see how thigs were progressing. This was my 1st time trying to check, so maybe I just need some pointers, but I did everything I read and still could not find the "door at the end of the hallway." (kwim)

I tried with one leg up on the tub, squatting, sitting on the toilet, etc...
The closest I got (I think) was sitting on the toilet. I still didn't touch the end through. Nothing there just more and more hallway.lol
I did have lots of cervical mucus, but never felt the actual cervix.

I really wish I could have felt something. It would have given me some hope.

Are my fingers just too short or do I have a freakishly deep vagina?:

Laugh away at my freakishness now.:

Anyone else have this issue?

lol! Me me I do!

When I was 42 weeks with DD I desperately tried to find my cervix because I was *sure* that I had to be at least a little dilated and soft. I couldn't feel a damn thing up there (no door at the end of the hallway!). The next day I had an appt with my MW and she couldn't find it either. It was too tilted back, if I remember correctly, so no dilation and definitely not soft. But, the day after that I went into labor all on my very own, so it doesn't really mean much.

Ha ha...your post made me laugh! When I was about to pop my 4th, I tried to have a feel and decided that I clearly just did not have a cervix! It did not exist! Contrary to what my MW and former OBs have witnessed, I believe it simply does not exist because I tried ever so hard to find it!!!

wbg...constantly amazed by Z , cherishing I , inspired by P , adoring K and still getting butterflies when I wake up with B !

I've had three separate midwives and dh (who has very long fingers) try to check my cervix (at 41w 6 each time) and no luck finding the blasted thing. My 1st was born in a hospital and they had no problem finding it, but they seem to put their arms in up to their elbows (at least it looks that way on all those birthing shows) anyway.

Try angling your fingers more forward, towards your pubic bone. Sometimes when you are checking yourself you can reach right past the baby's head. Once you find the baby's head, then you can find the cervix.

If this is not your first baby the baby might be sitting pretty high which pulls the cervix up and out of reach.

Stacia -- intrepid mama, midwife, and doula. Changing the world one 'zine at a time.

Try angling your fingers more forward, towards your pubic bone. Sometimes when you are checking yourself you can reach right past the baby's head. Once you find the baby's head, then you can find the cervix.

If this is not your first baby the baby might be sitting pretty high which pulls the cervix up and out of reach.

This is my 5th baby and I swear his head is soo low. When he gets hiccups (multiple times a day) I can feel it in my vagina! You would think I could feel my cervix since I'm practically sitting on his head. I'll try what you said. Perhaps I'm too far South?

I know that cervical checks do not really prove any progress. That's why this is my 1st time trying to find the darn thing. I just thought it'd be neat and encouraging IF I could feel some dialation, etc...

Guess I'll let it go. I just hear of all these mamas checking there cervix and I was thinking if the norm was it was "easy and simple to find," then I must have a super long birth canal.

Jesus-loving, helpmate to Billy and Unschooling mama to a six and one on the way!

I have no problem checking my cervix at various points during my menstrual cycle. But while pg? Forget it! It's just too high up, or I can't reach around my belly for a good angle to reach in there, or whatever. I've tried in late pg and couldn't tell what the heck I was feeling.

Even in early pg, I had trouble locating it (although I have no problem when ovulating.)

I could feel mine up until around 24ish weeks - I checked about once a month, and prior to getting pregnant checked routinely as part of FAM. I'm 36 weeks and can't feel it at all now. I know it's up there, but I figure it's very posterior and hiding. I figure if I can't feel it there must be a reason... but that doesn't stop me from trying!

I'm glad my post has allowed other cervically challanged mamas to come out of the closet and let others know that they do not have freakishly deep vaginas or strangely short fingers just bc they are unable to reach the door at the end of the hallway.:nana:

This post has helped so much! It actually has given me some hope that birth is right around the corner. I am 42wks 1d. My cervix must be high up due to impending labor?:

Jesus-loving, helpmate to Billy and Unschooling mama to a six and one on the way!

It is sometimes hard to reach, especially if it's posterior and up and behind the baby's head. If I get into a deep squat and tilt my pelvis forward in a pelvic tilt I can usually reach it. But - admittedly, sometimes it's just too far. Thankfully once active labor starts and dilation is underway it comes back around in front and I can easily reach it to feel progress and the baby's head! That's such a wonderful feeling! It's worth it to try in early labor even if you're convinced you can't reach in the end of pregnancy. Unless, of course, your water is broken so you're practicing infection avoidance.

Hi again, I have another tip for you cervical seekers out there I was in my large corner tub the other night and was quite easily able to feel the baby's head and right up past to my cervix while in the water. My position was like a splayed kneeling, with my knees out wide and with a pelvic tilt. I know water submersion can make the dilation and effacement feel different than "on land", so do take that into consideration (often feels less dilated/effaced I believe). And at this point, fairly close to birthing I think, I could easily fit two fingers in (3.5-4cms). But it's odd because I'm not completely effaced yet, so it's like a loose turtle neck hanging there. Anyway, feeling the baby's head right there was completely awesome and really got me excited about birthing soon. I highly recommend it to lift your spirits and get you "in the mood" without all that pain stuff interfering.

at 42 weeks i couldn't reach my cervix at all. i pulled my shoulder trying to... lol. that should have told me that it probably was not meant to be! but still I tried and tried til I had my husband try - who also couldnt reach it.

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